SUMMER COCKTAIL :: Mango Margarita

By Megan McDonald | July 13, 2012

Mangoes are everywhere at the moment, and entirely too delicious. For breakfast I’ve been making mango smoothies with fresh Thai coconut meat and milk, a touch of fresh lime juice and a handful of ice...YUM! But there’s something about a mango margarita that just fits the summertime vibe. Since... Read more »

Mangoes are everywhere at the moment, and entirely too delicious. For breakfast I’ve been making mango smoothies with fresh Thai coconut meat and milk, a touch of fresh lime juice and a handful of ice...YUM!

But there’s something about a mango margarita that just fits the summertime vibe. Since we’re all about style here at Fashion IQ, be sure to serve it in a fabulous glass, and with a touch of garnish. By the way, if you’re serving more than two, this is one of those recipes that doubles easily (no changing your math, etc.), and remember: The better the ingredients, the better the drink.

Here’s my version of this cool cocktail:

3 oz. tequila (my fave is Sauza Silver, made from fresh blue agave)

1 oz. Triple Sec liqueur

2 oz. filtered water

2-3 mangoes, peeled and seeded

Splash of Cointreau

Splash of fresh lime juice

Pinch of Celtic Sea Salt

Add ice to create your desired consistency

Optional: Add vanilla sugar* to taste. (Or your brand of azúcar will do – vanilla sugar recipe to follow.) If you’re a big vanilla fan, note that I put in ½ vanilla bean and it was delish. Just gives your margarita some black speckles…

Garnish: Mint or lime slice on the rim

Voilà – happy summer!

Vanilla Sugar:

So simple! In a 48oz container or Florida sugar add three vanilla beans and let sit for thirty days. You will love this in everything from your coffee to chocolate chip cookie recipe!